Computer Business Opportunity

[baydonvic]

Hi all,
I am currently running my own business but struggling to get it off the ground. I need some helpful ideas. I have currently got 1 main supplier and other suppliers that interest me. I havent done much advertising as i cant afford it. I have tried using friends but they dont seem to help. my website is http://www.abcompservice.com

[maccatak11]

Give people t-shirts to wear at poker events...

[Des]

Without advertising you are screwed

Cheap options might be letterbox drops, ad's in shop windows etc..

[bennymacca]

letter box drops would be extremely cheap if you want to deliver them yourself

[Nevah play JJ]

It is interesting that you mentioned wearing a teeshirt to poker events.
I met a lady who was wearing a shirt with a business name on it at a poker event and before you knew it she had at least 5 of us asking her about the advertising on her shirt.

I admit it was a poker shirt, but having said that, if it was a computer business and I had problems, I would have definately asked her as well.

Not only that, you will often find because you have a common interest, you will find some will ask if they can get your product a bit cheaper.. because your now 'poker buds'. So maybe you can offer a discount to 888pl players who present a current registration card and who play on a regular basis? (to stop those from taking advantage of this offer)

I have had heaps of help from friends I met through poker, (for the record I never ask for a discount, I am too shy.. lol).. but some people are not.

Just a thought anyway...
GOOD LUCK!!!!

I will keep your number on hand, my Dad is using his computer as a boat anchor right now.. LOL

[baydonvic]

Thanks all, i will be doing mail outs i think as well as emails. I have business cards that i have distributed too. As well as doing deals for students at the university. Just finding it hard to get the news out there

[krunchie]

. Just finding it hard to get the news out there

Welcome to the buisness world- its never easy

Hard work and and persaverance, keep at it mate you will get there eventually

[kentishgirl2010]

Thanks all, i will be doing mail outs i think as well as emails. I have business cards that i have distributed too. As well as doing deals for students at the university. Just finding it hard to get the news out there

Just a tip for you......this week is O'week at Adelaide Uni and there will be thousands of students around......perfect opportunity to place your business ad on the noticeboards as there as plenty of students will be searching for cheap accommodation/textbooks/tutoring on the billboards.

This is how i got my tutoring business sorted.